TomTom and Parkwhiz to provide parking solution in North America

TomTom has partnered with ParkWhiz in a bid to offer parking information to its users, helping them to locate available parking areas throughout North America.

The collaboration will provide TomTom with access to a large database containing information about dedicated public parking facilities for the US and Canada.

This information will be integrated with TomTom’s detailed maps to help users find and navigate to parking destinations swiftly.

TomTom Automotive managing director Antoine Saucier said: “With parking information cited as a top connected service being integrated by automakers, TomTom is committed to delivering a service that offers location precision and reliability.

“TomTom’s parking suite is designed to provide smart parking solutions and decrease the time that motorists spend locating suitable parking.”

“We anticipate that by providing highly relevant parking information to drivers, we will be able to deliver some of the same benefits that users of TomTom Traffic have experienced over the last 10 years: saving time and money, reducing stress, and minimising environmental impact.”

The company will enable users to view, reserve places and pay for parking from their vehicle.

The overall service will ensure an end-to-end parking service enabling motorists to enhance their parking experience.

ParkWhiz platform solutions and strategy vice-president Dan Cummings said: “As autonomous vehicles become the norm instead of the exception, we’re thrilled to bring parking solutions to TomTom’s customers, and to be a part of their vision for the future of transportation.

“This aligns perfectly with how we see parking solutions fitting into the space, a layer that benefits the driver and is a part of their existing experience.”

Featuring on-street and off-street options, TomTom’s parking suite is designed to provide smart parking solutions and decrease the time that motorists spend locating suitable parking.